Ellana cheek / lip dot

Though I collect makeup and brushes.

I hardly use them

I got fascinated with tints a month ago.

I read that a lot loved the vmv one, but when I went to buy it,
I found out that it was no longer sold.

I have one by body shop but I didn't know how to really blend it.

I was reading reviews about ellana lip and cheek tint.
I wanted to try but I couldn't find a good swatch on it.

So when one time I passed by a stall selling ellana
I tried to ask then about it but they did not have it in stock.
then I saw the ellana lip/cheek dot.
since it was only P180. I thought why not give it a try.
and I am so happy I did.
It gave me natural looking blush that not even nars and shiseido could give...
don't get me wrong
I love my powder blushers but
I could not achieve a natural look as what these dots can do.
texture is creamy, like cream blush.



this is how it looks like on my hand and cheeks





Color description on packaging

Icon is strawberry red
Illusion watermelon peach

since my skin is yellow tone, peach does not show much but still gives you a healthy flush.

When topped/sealed with powder, this last 6-8hrs for me.
It looks natural on me.
my skin is not oily, I think normal/combination skin.
only if topped with powder.

I tried this as base then topped with powder blush, it looked great on photo.

So I really recommend it.

The only con I have for this is the packaging.
it is really a size of a dot.
If you are familiar with mineral eyeshadow samplers, then that is the size.
Good thing I have a round brush that fits it.
Using my brush I put a dot size color on my cheeks then buff away.

Too much toothbrush

I have a cabinet of toothbrush.
My husband says I'm crazy...

My teeth is not perfect.
Its small for my age, like baby tooth.

I do not know why most toothbrushes make my gums bleed.

So I ended buying too many toothbrush to try out.

I have tried colgate, Oral B, Darlie, Cleene and others which I can't even remember the name anymore.

If the brush is too soft, I feel like it is not cleaning my teeth enough.

I love REACH toothbrush but I do not know why it is discontinued here.

If I use children's toothbrush. The handle is usually shorter.

I have tried Oral B, Sensodyne but it seems too soft.
And some brush handles are too big that it bumps my lower teeth.

Maybe my mouth is small too.
But when I passed by PCX last month,
I found a toothbrush that works.

Its called ORASHINE



The bristles are bristles are tapered, makes it easy to reach areas.




The handle gives a good grip.

Box says its a techno Power Brush with Acu tension.

Price is P99.75 at PCX.


update:  though I love this toothbrush.

I learned that the bristles fall off early.

I hope they make the quality better.

Human nature : Hydrating Facial Wash

I hardly change my facial wash.
I remember using the same facial wash all through my younger years.
I use to use cetaphil (Feels to mild)
and a yellow soap bar made by daisy (this whitens skin)

I am not fond of any ponds facial wash, I find the scent too strong.

I wanted to change my face cleansing routine.
To make it simplier
I have tried

Estee Lauder Splash Away

Pros: Good, lathers well and feels soft
Cons: Expensive

Kanebo Freshel White C

Cons: Feels sticky and dry after

I had to use this on my body instead just to finish it

Avalon Organic : Vitamin C : Refreshing cleansing Gel
Pros: Good, lathers and washes well
Cons: stings the eyes a little

I can't remember exact price, I think around P600+
at healthy options.
I now use this to be clean my brushes cause it washes well

There are more but these are just the recent cleansers I have tried.

I use to clean my face with 2-3kinds of facial cleansers to make my face feel clean,
too time consuming.

So I tried searching for a better alternative and trying more organic items
Now I only use 2, and I am quite happy with how it cleans my face.
Not unless its heavy make up.

I use The Face Shop rice brightening cleansing foam first
(I think the rice cleansing foam really is making my skin bright as well.)
then I use Human nature's Hydrating Facial Wash Moringa and Aloe Vera
HN's facial wash really makes my face feel hydrated.
I am quite lazy with skin regiments so imagine even without skin moisturizers
to follow my cleansing routine, my skin feels soft in the morning.
(Please do not be lazy like me, put moisturizers)

Consistency of this is very similar to cetaphil
unscented also but just more hydrated.
Its SLS free, and ingredient are from nature.
NO sting, I think it lathers a little, best part is no sticky residue after.

I have asked my mom to try it too,
I am just waiting for her feedback.
She is Philisophy's purity facial wash.
She says its good but quite expensive.

Shiseido Luminizing Satin Face Color Swatch

I can't believe 6months has passed since I got crazy over blushers.
I started with Nars, Shiseido, Shu then Laura Mercier.
I even brought a few Fanny Serrano and Ever Bilena ones.

But the truth is I hardly use it.
I usually use my dior shimmers when going out or not even.

Thank you hubby for all of these.

If I remember correctly I have almost all colors, except medusa.
I didn't like the way it looked.
My base color is slightly yellowish so I think this would look wierd
on me, but I think it would look great on fairer skin toned ladies.
If they want some glow effect.
But on me it seems pink Johnson's baby loose powder.

Of all these highlighter I like Beam gold and Beam White.
their glitters are really fine, hardly noticable.
just gives you that subtle glow.

But it you have Nars Nico, I'd say it looks quite similar to beam gold,
except that BG is just more glowy.
But if you want to compare BG to Nars Albatros,
albatros has more shimmers and more noticable.
BTW if you want a dupe for Nars ALbatros, try James copper's just P500+
If I remeber correctly.

Beam white is good for party's while beam gold is good for everyday for me,
since my base color is yellow.

I have prepared a swatch below for those who are interested.
Petal Carnation and Orchids are all pink/peach toned.

I think carnation is a nearer to nars desire.
for the colored blushers, I like Petal best.
Ochid is nice too but I think it does not suit me for daytime.

Tea rose shade is more on the plum side.
While shell I sometimes use to contour or
just add some warmth on my face.

The Blushers color description according to sephora

but these lack one blush color (Orchid)
Beam Gold (sheer luminous gold)
Beam White (sheer pearly white)
Carnation (petal pink)
Petal (light pinky peach)
Medusa (opalescent pink)
Starfish (soft golden apricot)
Shell (tan with gold flecks)
Tearose (muted neutral rose)

What I love about these blushers are they ar not as
shimmery as nars, even the highlighters are subtle.

Staying power not as long as shu but 4-5hours on an airconditioned room.
but I always apply with a light hand.

The swatches above a swiped 3X with some pressure.

* Why did I say shu last longer, its because I have tested shu uemura blushers, even after cooking, i could still see the peach blush on my cheeks.

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